The Blackmailers of New York Ace a Crime Plot
A melodrama centers on Baron von Metzler hiring Kate Douglas to kill Hans and Heinrich Schmitz, two brothers running a pretzel factory in New York. Murder, blackmail, and a perilous scheme unfold as Mona Kennard battles her captors with Jack Holt looming. The story dives into treachery in a riverhouse setting.
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Frannz von Metzler
Kate Douglas
New York
Hans
Heinrich Schmitz
America
Germany
Third Street
Heinrich
Baron von Metzler
Minnie Schneider
Lena Schneider
Holt
Mona
Kennard
Jack Holt
Col. Kennard
Mona Kennard
Jack Helt
Iate Douglas
The Exposure of Von Meisler Faces Schmitz Brothers
The Baron von Meisler arrives in a black car at the Schmitz bake shop to collect an overdue mortgage. He intends to drive the brothers from their home and strip them of property to thwart their heirs claim to Von Metzler. The scene draws curious onlookers as the baron threatens eviction and disaster.
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Baron von Meisler
Schmitz Brothers
Annie
Kate Douglas
von Metzler
Oberholz
Brothers Schmitz
Park Theater Show Shadows Three Thrilling Plot Across States
Park Theater presents Shadowed by Three a rapid thriller from a Hudson Valley country residence to a Wyoming hotel and back with pistol duels kidnappings and a murder. The tale centers on an heiress and her conspirators who aim to disinherit a niece Blessing Haskins. a Meskinville town hall exposure via a medium ends in a stage rush by the accused. Performances feature magic by H Henella strong leads Blessing Haskins Ned Boyers Bertha Julian and Cora Hatkins Gertrude Maitland.
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Park Theater
Coundry
Hudson
Wild West Hotel
Wyoming
West Virginia
Haskins
Meskinsville
Milo Haskins
H. Henella
Yarts
Blessing Haskins
Ned Boyers
Bertha Julian
Cora Hatkins
Gertrude Maitland
Grand Thio Pictures That Talk At The Grand
Mr Dunlap the engineer behind the talking pictures project explains at the Grand that the cinema innovation is here to stay. He discusses technology, prospects for audiences, and potential expansion into new features for motion pictures in the near future.
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Mr Dunlap
Talking pictures prophesied as prime amusement
Observers report Mr. Dunlap predicting talking pictures will become a staple amusement. This week crowds overwhelmed the theatre, forcing management to station guards at doors to restrain second performances.
Wonderland Fireworks Draws Neighborhood Attention
Wonderland hosts Thursday fireworks display as Pain's show draws crowd while fuses sputter. Bert Durphy returns to perform after hoarseness, aided by a threat specialist. Tenth Infantry invited from Mt. Benjamin Harrison for free admission Saturday with Uncle Sam uniform as ticket. Norman Conolly leads the band in several numbers.
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Pain
Wonderland
Bert Durphy
Wonderstarnd
Tenth Infantry
Mt. Benjamin Harrison
Uncle Sam
Norman Conolly
Navassar Ladies Band Brings Crowds to Fair Bank
The Navassar ladies military brass band draws large crowds in Indianapolis with a matinee slated for Saturday. To celebrate Weber's prize band coming to Fair Bank the week of Aug 10, Mrs. Tran will distribute John C. Weber's St Louis World's Fair March to every woman visiting Fair Bank on Aug 6 7 and 8.
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Navassar Ladies
Fair Bank
Indianapolis
Navassars
Weber
Tran
John C. Weber
St. Louis Exposition
Riverside Park Picnic Report Shows Growth in Attendance
Riverside Amusement Co manager McCuellan reports a rise in park picnics last summer with about one third of events fully held. Visitors came from various parts of Indiana, drawn by Riverside’s beauty and officials’ efforts to let people enjoy themselves.
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McUellan
Riverside Amusement Company
Indiana
Riverside
Gayety Theater Upholds Strict Family Policy in Pictures
The Gayety, a family Playhouse, enforces a strict rule against any screen content or dialogue deemed offensive. Management aims to please women and children patrons who frequent the venue, promising no deviation from this policy.
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Gayety
Implcs
Week Ends With Packed Arts Lineup At Local Theater
The program for the final days of the week features travel scenes a child’s picture two comics and two dramas and three illustrated songs. Audiences will enjoy varied acts across the stage with familiar favorites and new performances alike.
Indianapolis German House Friday Band Concert
The Indianapolis Military Band conducted by George Baumann will perform at the German House Friday evening. The program includes Verdi Grand Fantasia Dustspiel Tobani Overture Raizen El march comique and pieces by Beissenherz Winterhoe Bellstedt My Old Kentucky Home and The Blue and Gray among others.
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George Baumann
Revevesenes Pevor
Kela-Bela
Beissenherz Herman Winterhoe
Gram
Raizen el
Carlton
Rock of Ages
Chimes
Phantom Brigade
Sachs
Dalbey
Eeeses Howard
Missud
Giants and Cubs Open Series in New York
In New York the Giants meet the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal series that could shape the season's outcome. The Pirates lead the East invasion and aim to repeat their success, while the Cubs, reigning world champions, arrive eager to deny New York clubs the championship edge.
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Giants
New York
Pittsburg Pirates
Buccaneers
Chicago Cubs
McGraw
Pirates
State Auditor certifies company statement for 1907 records
Indiana Auditor I C Billheimer certifies a balance sheet dated December 31 1907 for an unnamed company. The document lists losses adjusted and unadjusted, losses in suspense, total liabilities of 1 073 705 36, and the greatest claim against any one risk at 330 000 09, with the original statement on file in the office.
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State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
State of
Indiana
I. C. Billheimer
Three Boxing Bouts Before Saratoga Crowd
Saratoga, N Y Aug 7 The Saratoga Athletic Association hosted 1500 spectators in Convention Hall for three fast boxing bouts. The main event matched Bill Hurley of Glens Falls against Harry Mansfield of England in six rounds for the welterweight title at 150 pounds.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Athletic Association
Convention Hall
Bill Hurley
Glenn Falls
Harry Mansfield
England
Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Statement
The Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company based at 10 W. Ottawa Street Lansing Michigan lists C G A Voigt as president and A D Baker as secretary. The document details assets including cash real estate bonds and loans with various values and liabilities such as adjusted and unadjusted losses and suspense. Certified by J C Billheimer Auditor of State Indiana dated April 7 1908 and states the company on December 31 1907 original statement on file.
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Camden Fire Insurance Association
Federal Street
Camden
New Jersey
Edmund E. Read, Jr
Joseph l
Reoee
Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ottawa Street
Lansing
Mich
C. G. A. Voigt
A. D. Baker
Mutual
Ateteeds Eresssenergeses Mutual
State of
Indiana
J. C. Billheimer
Fatal Fire Cause Debate In City Hotel
Fragmentary dialogue from a city hotel incident notes a fatal blaze blamed on a gas leak. The exchange references Reub and asserts the victim extinguished a light, while questioning whether the gas caused the death. No further identifying details are provided.
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Reub
The Boy Guessed Right in Office Exchange
William faces a stern boss as talk of a ball game is joined by the firm head. The employer notes a possible delay on business after an out of town trip, while the office boy mentions no game. Chicago Tribune reports a brief office scene.
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William
Summer tips for women promote slimming Marmola remedy
An article praises a simple Marmola based mixture with fluid cascara and syrup as a fat reducing aid for women at eastern resorts. It claims rapid weight loss up to a pound daily, minimal wrinkles, and says ingredients are inexpensive and widely available. Readers are urged to obtain Marmola fresh in original half-ounce packaging.
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Atlantic City
His Summer Evenings Card Luck Remark
A man reflects on learning to play cards in a humorous exchange with his wife. He laments the misfortune at the game, while she quips that he should not regret learning to play at all. The brief dialogue appears in Tit-Bits.
Some Good Lessons From Money Lending Wisdom
A brief aphorism notes that borrowing money teaches value, but lenders suffer when loans are not repaid. It contrasts easy talk with the hard lesson of loss for the one who resents repayment and the moral weight of financial trust.
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Saturday Evening Post
Plains
Central City
Neb
Oscar Nelson
Polk
Wilmilton County
Nelson
Tts
Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
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